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Can feel a little busy; fairly high ambient
noise on street level; crowded pavements
and the odd rowdy (but harmless) revel-
ler on the street on weekend evenings
In the heart of everything - shops, res-
taurants and nightlife; some nice strolls
in the area (eg Pontochō)
Downtown Kyoto
Most parts of Central Kyoto are relat-
ively quiet
Depending on location, can be far from
sights and rather inconvenient
Central Kyoto
In the heart of the city's main sightsee-
ing district; beautiful walks in every
direction, including fantastic evening
strolls (eg Gion/Shimbashi, Ninen-za-
ka)
Fewer dining options than downtown;
crowded in the cherry-blossom season
Southern Higashiyama
Few negatives, unless you demand to be
right in the heart of the shopping and din-
ing district
Lots of sights nearby; peaceful and
green; nice day and evening strolls
Nothern Higashiyama
Inconvenient and not well served by
trains or subways; few dining or shop-
ping options
Peaceful and green with some interest-
ing sights
Northwest Kyoto
One of the main sightseeing districts;
magical evening strolls along the river
and among the bamboo grove
On the far west side of town, so all sights
except those nearby require a long trek;
few good dining or shopping options
Arashiyama & Sagano
Kyoto Station Area
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HOTEL GRANVIA KYOTO¥¥¥
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Karasuma-dōri, Shimogyō-ku; d/tw from ¥25,410/28,875; ; Kyoto Station, Karasuma central gate)
Imagine being able to step out of bed and straight into the
shinkansen
(bullet train). This is
almost possible when you stay at the Hotel Granvia, a fine hotel located directly above
Kyoto Station. The rooms are clean, spacious and elegant, with deep bathtubs. This is a
very professional operation with some good on-site restaurants, some of which have views
over the city.
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